Photo Gallery «Jaguar Type "E" Roadster in (historic) test - rocket pour deux with super roadholding»
When Sir William Lyons sent his latest model onto the road in 1961, the automotive world collectively dropped its jaw. With the E-Type, Jaguar had created an incomparably attractive "driver's car". Its performance and roadholding were second to none, as were the brakes. Despite all the enthusiasm for the beautifully designed big cat, a few shortcomings were also noted. This article quotes an original test report from October 1962 and shows the sports car in extensive historical images and sales material.
Jaguar E-Type during the tire test - thanks to disc brakes all round, the fast cat decelerates excellently.
© Courtesy of Goodyear Dunlop, 1961
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